Method for producing a vehicle interior component
US12384094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/3005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for producing a vehicle interior component includes placing a polymeric cushion blank in a mold having a plurality of apertures and a mold cavity. The method may include the step of passing a first fluid having a first predetermined temperature through at least some of the apertures and through the cushion blank to heat the cushion blank to a compliant, non-liquid state. The method may also include passing a second fluid having a second predetermined temperature lower than the first predetermined temperature through the mold and through the cushion blank to cool cushion blank to a non-compliant state.
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